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NCT07779967 Alcohol, Breast Cancer, and Metabolism

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NCT ID NCT07779967
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Condition Alcohol Drinking
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 50 participants
Start Date 2026-09-03
Primary Completion 2031-07-13

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex Female only
Min Age 21 Years
Max Age 45 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Low-alcohol level exposureBreast-pumping time

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 50 participants in total. It began in 2026-09-03 with a primary completion date of 2031-07-13.

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Brief Summary

Alcohol consumption, even at low levels, has been associated with increased breast cancer risk, but the biological mechanisms underlying this relationship remain unclear. This study will examine whether breast tissue may locally metabolize alcohol by measuring alcohol-related compounds in paired blood and breast milk samples from lactating women. The findings may help clarify alcohol-related biological pathways relevant to breast cancer risk and improve risk communication.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: All aims -Drink alcohol (at least one alcoholic drink during lactation of a lactating female) For aims 1 and 2 * Nursing a 2- to 5-month-old infant * Experienced with a breast pump Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant * Lifetime history of alcohol dependence * Drink more than 3 standard drinks per day or more than 7 standard drinks per week in the month previous to enrollment * Current regular use of drugs with addiction potential (other than alcohol) * Use of medications known to interact with alcohol metabolism * Current smoking * Anemia * Diabetes * Liver disease

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Marta Y Pepino de Gruev, Ph D

✉ ypepino@illinois.edu

📞 217-300-2374

Principal Investigator

Marta Y Pepino de Gruev

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT07779967 clinical trial?

This trial is open to female participants only, aged 21 Years or older, up to 45 Years, studying Alcohol Drinking. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT07779967 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT07779967 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at ypepino@illinois.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT07779967 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Urbana, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT07779967 clinical trial?

NCT07779967 is sponsored by University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The principal investigator is Marta Y Pepino de Gruev at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The trial plans to enroll 50 participants.

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